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Myrtle, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Union County County
Myrtle, MS
At a Glance
How Myrtle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myrtle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Myrtle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Myrtle residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,188. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 584 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Myrtle is $142,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,091. Median rent is $646/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Myrtle reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Myrtle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Myrtle has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.